On November 10, at the Kuksaroy Palace, an official welcoming ceremony was held for Italian President Sergio Mattarella, who is on an official visit to Uzbekistan at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

An honor guard lined up in the square in front of the residence.

The President of Italy and his daughter, Laura Mattarella, were welcomed by the President of Uzbekistan and his wife.

The military orchestra played the national anthems of the two countries.

The heads of state passed in front of the honor guard and greeted the members of the official delegations.

After a joint photo shoot, high-level negotiations began.